Cheryl Cole: 'I cannot handle The Voice UK'

Cheryl Cole has revealed that she finds it hard to watch The Voice UK, as its contestants are all so talented.

The former X Factor judge took to Twitter last night to share her thoughts on the BBC's singing competition, saying that she struggles to watch the drama unfold.

Cole said: "I don't think my heart can take much more of this battle business.. Everyone is so talented.. #thevoiceuk is giving me anxiety lol (sic)."

She added: "Biting my tongue so hard it hurts !!!!!!! … I seriously can not handle this.. How do you choose?? :/ #thevoiceuk"

Last night's show saw the first nine contestants reach the live rounds of the competition, as Cole's mentor and collaborator will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue chose their teams' best performers in the Battle Rounds and dismissing the remaining nine.